Job Description

Head of Department: Head of Humanities and HPE

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As a ministry of Life Church, Brisbane Christian College is a thriving learning centre. It caters to children in Pre-Prep to Year 12 and nurtures over 1,200 young learners on three campuses. Our community is committed to becoming the preferred place of learning for the glory and honour of Jesus Christ.

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Brisbane Christian College is dedicated to staying mission-true to its founders as a Christ-centred community honouring Jesus Christ in all we do. The College strongly emphasises holistic education by balancing academic, co-curricular and spiritual engagement.

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Brisbane Christian College exists to advance the Christian religion by providing education and religious instruction. To uphold the Christian ethos of our school, it is a genuine occupational requirement of this role that applicants be able to deliver religious education, lead, and otherwise assist in, religious practices and observances and personally adhere to, uphold, and authentically model the religious beliefs of Brisbane Christian College.

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Staff are also required to witness the religious beliefs of Brisbane Christian College to the general public as the prospect arises, through both words (sharing the faith of Brisbane Christian College with others) and actions (living a life that is consistent with the religious beliefs of Brisbane Christian College). As a representative of Brisbane Christian College, it is a genuine occupational requirement of all roles that staff hold and act consistently with the religious beliefs of Brisbane Christian College.

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The College is committed to an ongoing professional growth plan for all staff so that we can all journey towards becoming world-class Christian professionals.

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Due to growth in our Middle & Secondary School, we are looking for an inauguralHead of Humanities. The Humanities faculty subjects are HASS, History, Geography, Ancient History, Modern History, HPE, PE, and Sport & Rec. The position may include teaching History and Geography. This position commences in January 2026.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and creative leader to join the Heads of Department Leadership Team. Working alongside the Head and Deputy Head of Campus, and through the Head of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, the successful applicant will provide inspirational leadership within their department, nurturing a Christ-centred and visionary staff culture, developing professional practice, and empowering teachers to flourish as a high-performing team.

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High-quality curriculum leaders are strongly encouraged to apply. We require people with leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of current educational and pedagogical trends, a deep knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and a passion for this role. A Head of Department position description is available here .

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Commencement date: January 2027

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Applications close: Friday, 25 September, however applications will be reviewed daily, and suitable applicants will be brought to interview as quickly as possible.

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Brisbane Christian College is committed to safe and supportive work practices. Candidates will be subject to a teacher registration checkor Blue Card screening, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to the candidate's eligibility to engage in activities, including children.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Head of Department: Head of Humanities and HPE (Queensland)
🏢 Brisbane Christian College
📍 Queensland